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    Default School software

    Any suggestions?

    I am creating a MS Access database with my students, but I would like to have a really cool martial arts software program that doesn't costs $1000 and doesn't require a computer degree to operate.

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    I'm not aware of any Cliff but the Boy Scouts have a program available that's designed to keep track of names and rank advancement, it's called MacScouter I think. I've never used it but it may be adaptable to your needs.

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    Haven't tried it but the price is right...

    http://www.sharewareconnection.com/d...-sharecon.html
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    That looked pretty cool, but it was a 30 day trial. The real version is $500-$700.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cliff Hargrave
    That looked pretty cool, but it was a 30 day trial. The real version is $500-$700.
    Bah, one Black Belt club contract will cover that with money to spare.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TonyU
    Bah, one Black Belt club contract will cover that with money to spare.
    I am thinking Soke Club contracts. That is where the big money is....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cliff Hargrave
    I am thinking Soke Club contracts. That is where the big money is....
    Well there you go. You're much more experienced in these matters than I.
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    I use Martial Arts Organizer and it works great for me: http://www.martialartsorganizer.com
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    Cliff,

    I have been using Access for a few years now. I did what you did, though over time I modified it. It is now indispensible to me.
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    It looks like I will using Access for awhile until I build up some funds. All of the "cool" software seems to be extremely expensive. I have some friends that are smart enough to modify my Access filters to get what I want.

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    Default What do you need?

    I have mine in a blank format. It is not super current, report wise. What do you need to get started?
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    Default $189

    Cliff,

    true- there are lots of packages that cost a fortune and they are not that great. I found a great package that has everything you need to manage a school.

    Free upgrades, network-able, you can install several instances. I have a couple of instances myself- one for my Ryukyu Kempo and one for Taekwondo.

    Only $189

    http://www.cabinsoftware.com/StudioMAManager.htm

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    what did everyone end up using.. We are currently in the process of developing such a software.. I would love to hear about what you like/hate about the software you are currently using.. What are some of the things you would like to see in a school software.. feel free to pm or email me..

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    Since reading this, I'm on my 30 free trial of the Martial Arts Organizer. I'm still up in the air as to what I think of it. It's a bit complicated to use at least at first. Of course I'm a "low tech" kind of guy to begin with.

    Can anyone tell me how much I can expect to pay for it if I decide to keep it?

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    We are working on developing an app.. I would like to hear what you guys would like in a software package..

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    Hi Cliff - Don't know if you've made a decision on software yet since starting this thread but if you are still in limbo I'd love to invite you to try our ChampionsWay software. We can schedule a free product tour for you and a free trial as well!

    Give us a search!

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